What's on Your Ears?

AUTHOR(S)

Ciletti, Eddie

PUB. DATE

February 2009

SOURCE

Mix;Feb2009, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p34

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article discusses the importance of headphones in the recording process and evaluates several brands of headphones and the equipment used to power them in the recording studio. The design and choice of materials used in headphone construction should maximize frequency response at a micro-acoustic level. Several music producers such as Tom Hambleton and Ryan Hewitt discuss their preference for various brands of headphones used for recording sessions. INSET: Know Your Headphone Specs.

ACCESSION #

36381032

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